Lecturer in Mathematics

Department: School of Mathematical Sciences
Salary: £49,785 per annum (Grade 5)
Reference: 1967
Location: Mile End
Date posted: 8 May 2024
Closing date: 2 June 2024

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About the role

Applications are invited for a Lecturer in Mathematical Sciences Teaching and Scholarship position.

The successful candidate will lead on the development and delivery of lectures in Mathematics and Statistics including modules in Data Science, Statistics or Programming. Additionally, the candidate will lead on the supervision of several Masters dissertations in these areas.

About You

The successful candidate will have experience in teaching at undergraduate or postgraduate level in large or small group and the ability to deliver teaching in at least one of the areas of Data Science, Statistics or Programming. In addition, they will have research experience (typically a PhD) in Mathematics or a related discipline.

For further details of the role and selection criteria please refer to the job specification attached.

About us

The School is part of the Faculty of Science and Engineering, which comprises of five schools and two institutes. The Faculty’s student population has grown in recent years, both within the UK and overseas, and its research profile has strengthened considerably.

The School has large and popular undergraduate and graduate programmes, and aims to continue to expand its research profile as well as its study programmes across both UG and PGT. This position will be based in the Centre for Data Science, Statistics and Probability. Other Centres include the Centre for Combinatorics, Algebra & Number Theory, the Centre for Geometry, Analysis and Gravitation, the Centre for Dynamical Systems, Statistical Physics and Complex Systems, and the Centre for Mathematical Education.

The School comprises 85 academic staff and associate lecturers, 16 research assistants and 14 members of professional services staff. The School is home to around 80 PhD students, and approximately 1,000 undergraduates and 100 master level students. 

Pay & Benefits

We offer competitive salaries, access to a generous pension scheme, 30 days’ leave per annum (pro-rata for part-time/fixed-term), a season ticket loan scheme and access to a comprehensive range of personal and professional development opportunities. In addition, we offer a range of work life balance and family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, and campus facilities including an on-site nursery at the Mile End campus.

The post is full-time and fixed-term for one year with an expected start date of September 2024 or as soon as possible thereafter. Starting salary will be £49,785 inclusive of London Allowance, subject to experience and qualifications.

Queen Mary’s commitment to our diverse and inclusive community is embedded in our appointments processes. Reasonable adjustments will be made at each stage of the recruitment process for any candidate with a disability. We are open to considering applications from candidates wishing to work flexibly.  We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian or Other Minority Ethnic groups as these groups are underrepresented at this level at Queen Mary.

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Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

The School holds a departmental Bronze Athena SWAN Award and is a registered supporter of the LMS Good Practice scheme. Visit www.qmul.ac.uk/maths  for information about us and our family friendly policies and parental leave.

The closing date for applications is 2nd June 2024, 23:59pm      

 Interviews are expected to be held shortly afterwards.

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